ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reiterated that peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan as he met Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan, Najibullah Ali Khil.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief and the Afghan envoy exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including Afghan Peace Process, enhanced bilateral security and defence cooperation and effective border management between the two countries.
“Our sole aim is helping Afghans achieve a peaceful, sovereign, democratic, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan,” the COAS Bajwa added. Meanwhile, the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to conflict prevention in the region and the relentless support provided in the Afghan Peace Process.
Last week, US Charge d’ Affairs to Pakistan Angela Ageler appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in the Afghan peace process during her meeting with COAS Gen Bajwa. The army chief welcomed US President Joe Biden’s announcement to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021.
Gen Bajwa reiterating that a prosperous, stable, and peaceful Afghanistan is in the best interest of Pakistan in particular and the region in general, hoped for greater Pak-US bilateral cooperation in all domains in the future.
